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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATONaMAY 2010
A Prized Partnership:
Florence Fuller Child
Development Centers
& the JLBR
A “Miracle” in
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MSAT: Survey Says...
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A Prized Partnership:
may 2010
By Reagan Such
The Junior League of Boca Raton and
Florence Fuller Child Development Center
By Denise O’Sullivan
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A “Miracle” in Delray Beach
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A Capitol Idea!
10
By Dorothy MacDiarmid
JLBR’s SPAC Committee
By Dorothy MacDiarmid
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By the Numbers:
JLBR’S 2010 Provisional Class
By Barbara Trevino Chester
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JLBR’s Community
Support Fund
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By Reagan Such
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Notes from the Editor
Letter from the President
JLBR Briefs
Sustainer Scoop
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Cover: Bradley, Jason, Mercedes, Angely, Carlos, and Kayla on the Milagro
playground donated by the JLBR. Photo by Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb.
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 1
fromtheeditor
fromthepresident
Dear Readers,
As another JLBR year comes to a close, we reflect on our
accomplishments and milestones and look ahead to more
challenging projects and exciting placements. Clearly, we
wouldn’t be able to fulfill our commitment to the community
without teamwork and group participation. It’s the key to our
success and the theme of this issue of The Bridge - connectivity.
JLBR is bigger than our 700 members. JLBR’s interrelationship
to AJLI, all of our community projects, members’ connections to
each other, staying connected to our sponsors and supporters—
it’s that connectivity that contributes to the incredibly rewarding
work we do to improve the lives of women and children in our
community.
And there’s more. Extensive research exists proving the positive
benefits of friendship to women. The connection to other
women can make your life healthier, slow aging, increase the
odds of surviving disease and prolong life. We know firsthand
from our JLBR experience that a group of women working
toward a goal can accomplish amazing things, so it should be no
surprise that those same friends can help keep you healthy!
My Final Say…
To our fellow members, thank you for all you do. Thank you for
sharing your work, photos and incredible experiences with the
2009-10 Publications committee to help us make our magazine
redesign even better than we hoped it could be. It has been our
pleasure to feature the amazing work of the JLBR in The Bridge
this year.
This year, I went back to basics and asked everyone to reach out to others by making
care calls or to revive the art of the handwritten letter to stress the importance to
all that we are not just an organization that works through emails and texts, but
an organization that truly cares about those we work with along the way. It is only
through such interactions that we solidified relationship within our own circle but also
the community we serve.
To our advertisers and Patrons, thank you for your continued
support. Your financial generosity has allowed us to produce
a quality magazine showcasing the JLBR’s work, mission and
events.
I would like to express my sincerest thanks to Wendy; the center of Junior League.
Wendy has been and will continue to be the glue that keeps us all together. Her
assistance played a key role not only in my own success but also that of the entire
League. She consistently provided us with her own brand of talents and gifts that
come directly from the heart.
Thank you, friends.
Enjoy this issue and enjoy the summer! The Bridge will be back
in September.
Dorothy MacDiarmid
My Presidential year of the JLBR has been the most amazing experience of my
lifetime! I want to send out my heartfelt thanks to each and every member of the
organization. You are the most amazing group of women; the fusion of your talents
made for a most exceptional year. The money we raised and the work we have done
makes me so very proud to have been the leader of this incredible organization.
I also must applaud and thank the Internal PR committee. They faced so many
challenges in coordinating our meetings, yet performed the task with greatness and
at a great savings. Their chosen themes were fun and upbeat and I enjoyed all of the
halftime treats! Thanks! Due to their cost cutting efforts, we were able to purchase
and install Closerware.
To my two amazing best friends and assistants, Lisa Harmer and Karen
Bice, who helped guide me through this year. I thank you for standing by
my side and being the greatest of listeners! Thank you for being there for
me when I needed you most!
Most of all thank you to the leaders of the League and membership.
Without you, I could have not grown into a better leader. I learned from
you how to be a better listener, to be even and fair, and to be a better
volunteer.
My final words of wisdom are that we all must keep in mind that this is
a volunteer organization and the keys to success are flexibility and the
ability to adapt to change and even if it gets done differently than you set
out, it’s all about teamwork in the end.
Thanks,
Linda Gunn, 2009-10 JLBR President
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contributing
writers
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JUN IO R LEA GUE O F B O CA RAT O N
THE BRIDGE STAFF
Barbara Trevino
Chester is a native
Texan, military
veteran and has
been a dedicated
member of the JLBR
for five years. She
resides in Delray
Beach with her
husband Bryan.
Lou Ann Such
is the current
Sustainer Chair. She
has been selling
real estate in Boca
Raton since 1982.
Reagan Such is
currently the VP of
Communications
for JLBR. She has
been a full-time
Realtor since
1997.
EDITOR
Dorothy MacDiarmid
FEATURE WRITERS
Amy Brand
Kelly Carson
Denise O’Sullivan
Reagan Such
Barbara Trevino Chester
Delia Weiss
DESIGNER
Denise O’Sullivan
has been a JLBR
member since
2003. She loves
the relationship
JLBR has with
In the Pines and
enjoys sharing her
volunteer work
with her husband
and son.
Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb
OFFICE MANAGER
Wendy Mandelbaum
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Morgan Green
Alana Latiolais
SUSTAINING ADVISOR
Kristin Calder
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Linda Gunn
PRESIDENT ELECT
Samantha Vassallo
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
Reagan Such
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY
Kathy Potts
Advertise in The Bridge
Many of your fellow Leaguers get business by
advertising in The Bridge...so can you!
Contact Editor Barbara Trevino Chester at
btrevino@hotmail.com.
Become a Patron
of The Bridge
Your $85 donation will help us keep our
costs down. Go online at www.jlbr.org and
click on “Sponsorship” then “Make a donation.”
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Crystal McMillin
VICE PRESIDENT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT
Nancy Dockerty
VICE PRESIDENT OF PERSONNEL
Leslie Jackson
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING
Jan Kucera
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Jennifer Minton
NOMINATING/PLACEMENT
DeLynn Trivison
PR/MARKETING
Kelli Bloechinger
SUSTAINING ADVISOR
Joyce DeVita
RECORDING SECRETARY
Kris Killip
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 3
Save the Date!
The 23rd annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon will be held
on Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Chair
Jackie Reeves is planning for an incredible event at which we will
honor dozens of volunteers who have made impactful contributions
to our community, including an incredible JLBR Sustainer!
JLBR ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTORS
Linda Eckelson
Mary Cheryl Hargrove
Amy Kazma
C
Jayne Malfitano
Jamie Snyder
Denise Zimmerman
Carole Putman in memory of Dr. Krumholtz,
Brooke Qualk’s father, Roger Staley,
and Jackie Johnson’s sister
Thank you to Lucy Craske-Long and Pattie Damron for your years
of dedication to this board and for holding officer positions.
Your time and expertise is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks to Endowment Chair Lisa Bariso
for her two years of leadership.
PILLAR OF INSPIRATION
The Cobb Foundation
Lucy Craske Long
Janice Middlebrook
Anne & Peter Vegso
CORNERSTONE OF COLLABORATION
Kathy & Paul Adkins
J&L Foundation
Al & Joni Goldberg
Amy & Michael Kazma
PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP
Carolyn Arnold
Tyler Blonshine
Pattie & Dick Damron
Caron & Bob Dockerty
Elysa & Scott Elk
Cristy & Michael Fimiani
Wanda Harrold
Carol & David Mackey
Lisa & John Mulhall
Mary Thom & Ray Osborne
Carole Putman
The Reiling Family Foundation
The Edward W.Toomey Family
Mrs. Elaine J. Wold
Please look forward to some exciting giving opportunities
coming from the Endowment committee this fall!
MONTH
o f t he
MEMBERS
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January 2010: Heather McMechan
The January member of the month is Heather McMechan.
She has been a JLBR member for 10 plus years. She served
on the WVOY committee and was nominated herself to
run the silent auction part of the event. In running the
silent auction Heather and her husband got numerous
gifts donated. She organized all the bid sheets, kept the
auction flowing, collected payments and distributed
items to the winners all before the main course of the
luncheon was served.Then she helped clean up after the
event and spent her Christmas and New Years holidays
writing thank you notes! Thank you, Heather!
JLBRbriefs
Annual May Business Meeting
VCRC Training Schedule
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 l 6 pm social, 7pm meeting
Delray Beach Club
2001 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL
$39 must be paid in advance – NO walk-ins! Pay at
www.jlbr.org or send a check to the VCRC.
NO JEANS, Cell phones MUST be turned on silence,
Cash Bar. A photographer will be present to take
yearbook headshots.
Come see the annual slideshow and learn who will win
the big year-end awards!
May 5, 2010. 10am. Intro to the Grant Library and
Foundation Directory Online. RSVP to library@jlbr.org.
Our fall schedule will be posted on the JLBR website
later this summer.
2010-2011 Governance Council
Leaders!
Please join us for our first Governance Council
leadership training.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Social -6:30pm
Meeting – 7pm
At the VCRC
Essential information will be clarified on different levels
through several break-out sessions.
RSVP to info@jlbr.org.
The Bridge
The Bridge is already planning for four quarterly issues
in 2010-2011. Ad space is filling up now. Contact the
editor, Barbara Trevino Chester at btrevino@hotmail.
com if you’re interested in purchasing an ad. Ad
deadline is one month prior to publication date.
February 2010: Rhonda Palazzo
The February member of the month is
Rhonda Palazzo. She has been an active
member for more than 5 years. She is
described as being the KIDS ‘Member of the
Month’ every month by her fellow committee
members. While working full-time she is the
keystone at all the KIDS events. She assisted
in a large project which could have utilized
10 volunteers, but she completed it with
only 3. Great job, Rhonda!
Treasures 4 Charity
$30,000 was raised for 37 local charities and $3855
was raised for JLBR. Thank you to all who donated
fabulous items and volunteered.
Treasures 4 Charity will re-open in mid October.
Email Caron daduchess@comcast.net or Brooke
rosalind561@yahoo.com to arrange donation drop offs
through out the summer.
259 NE 2nd Avenue
Pineapple Grove
Delray Beach
Many thanks to the local businesses
who have held events to benefit
the JLBR!
Copper Canyon
Simon Mall
City Fish Market
Sklar Furniture
Elie Tahari
Falcon House
Cut 432
The Grille on Congress
Uncle Julio’s
Chops Lobster Bar
Thank you also to our member Liz Grace with
The Buzz Agency for coordinating so many great
restaurant openings for the JLBR.
March 2010: Barbara Trevino Chester
The March member of the month is Barbara Trevino Chester. She has been
wonderful to work with this year. She is willing to do whatever is asked of
her, even if it’s a last minute task. Barb can be relied on to create coherent
and creative articles for The Bridge, and finishes assignments quickly and
thoroughly. In the editing process she is a grammatical whiz and preserves
the writer’s individual style while making sure JLBR pattern language is used.
She can turn articles into interesting pieces our committee is proud of. She
always comes to meetings full of ideas and can build on others thoughts as
well. She is interested in the work and history of the JLBR, learning the JLBR
way and constantly trying to understand, improve and innovate in whatever
LEAGUE
OF BOCA
role she is serving. She is one-of-a-kindJUNIOR
and is very
worthy
of thisRATON
honor! 5
In an effort to stay connected to our membership the
Membership Satisfaction and Training (MSAT) committee
compiles an annual survey. This year they devised three
separate series of questions targeted to our Provisional,
Active and Sustaining members. The Board of Directors
reviews and analyzes the results to determine what changes
need to be made to keep our processes flowing smoothly and
staying on track with our strategic plan-- all while keeping
you, the member, happy!
Mineral, Vegetable, Animal:
A few basic facts
about our members
The women in our League are 30% Single, 66% married,
and 3.4% divorced.
MS
SURVEY
How did we get here
and what are we doing?
Surpassing the JLBR recruitment brochure “Four Reasons to Join”, you
superstars gave us SIX reasons to join. 95% of members are satisfied
overall with their JL experience. And it’s no surprise based on the
research our editor references in her column that 88% of us stay because
of friendships we have formed while serving the community together.
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SAT
sleeves and get involved. For example, 66.7% of Provisionals
would prefer to do a DIAD as make up for a missed meeting. That
is one of the great things about JL leadership training; they train
you to be a planner.
Trained Volunteers
Over 60% of members report learning by doing this year; either
serving as a leader or learning within their committee placement.
And while two-thirds of our members have attended a training at
the VCRC, members resoundingly are interested in more training
opportunities, even at GMMs. 72.4% suggest 2 of the 10 required
volunteer hours should involve training attendance. Other
trainings suggested are time management, women entrepreneurs,
organizational skills, nutrition, developing self-confidence and a
refresher on the League’s Councils, committees and bylaws. Great
news! This is usually covered at the bi-annual Governance Council
trainings.
SAYS.....
By Reagan Such
Provisionals Speak
Again, our friends come in first place this time as ‘Best Recruitment
Tool.’ 70% of Provisionals heard about the JLBR from a friend.
Provisional members said they are most enjoying meeting new people
with similar interests who like helping each other, doing positive things,
giving back to the community, hands-on volunteering, attending fun
events, learning about our community, and knowing that we really
make a difference. Provisionals would still like to learn more about
the League’s committees, structure and the projects we support. Like
most JLBR members, the planning process is their least favorite. While
planning is imperative, most Junior Leaguers like to roll up their
Continued on page 8…
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 7
Sustainer Scoop
We have super Sustainers who continue to be involved members. 84%
are still active volunteers in the community! This year, Sustainers have
enjoyed balancing their interest group activities such as book clubs,
bridge groups and fall & spring luncheons with hands-on service to the
Sustainer project Boca Helping Hands (BHH). 66.7% of Sustainers like
having BHH as their project. One Sustainer stated, “I enjoy anytime I’m
with JLBR Sustainers. This is a very welcoming group of women.”
If you would like to help out at BHH, call LouAnn Such. They always
need more volunteers.
If you would like to become a Sustaining advisor to a committee contact
Kim Anglemyer.
Stay in the loop
81% of members like the new format of The Bridge. One member
noted “I love The Bridge for its in-depth articles and the emails are
great so I know what’s happening with JLBR events.” 98.3% love the
emails! 77.2% use a printed copy of the Membership Handbook and
Directory. Next year, although The Bridge will be sent out quarterly,
look for more up-to-the-minute information, photos and event updates
via FaceBook , Twitter and other social media!
Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out this important survey.
All in all, the results will prove very useful in planning for next year. l
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The Junior League of Boca Raton and
Florence Fuller Child Development Center
By Denise O’Sullivan
President John F. Kennedy once said “Children are the
world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for
the future.” Although that was said almost 50 years
ago, that quote has resonated through time.
In 1968, Dorothy Fleegler had a vision to provide poverty-stricken children in Boca
Raton with an improved education and health care, so they would not continue to
enter public school at a disadvantage. In 1971, James and Florence Fuller contributed
the initial funds to build The Florence Fuller Child Development Center (FFCDC).
The center opened with 22 children in its care. Today, two campuses, Florence Fuller
East and Florence Fuller West, provide care to over 600 children between the ages of
one month and five years old, after school programs for 6-13 year-olds, and summer
camps for all ages. The two centers have numerous certifications. For example, the
East Campus has the only “mildly ill center” in the State of Florida. Run by a registered
nurse, the center allows parents to drop off their sick children, so that they don’t have
to miss work and sacrifice their hourly wages to care for their child. The center is a
welcome relief for many parents who count on every dollar to make ends meet.
The JLBR has been helping FFCDC for many years through Done-in-a-Day (DIAD)
projects, and it officially became a JLBR Community Project in 2007. Past JLBR
Above: Shari Welch, Florence Fuller committee
member reading to the kids at a Family Reading
Night. Right:Alana Latiolais, Florence Fuller Chair
with the message at last year’s placement fair.
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President Kathy Adkins became involved with FFCDC back in 2006 when she was
invited to serve on the Wee Dream Ball Committee . Since Florence Fuller is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit agency, much of their funding relies heavily on donations and the Ball is the
Center’s major annual fundraising event. As Kathy recalls, “After touring the Centers,
seeing the children, and learning about the mission, I felt compelled to help out as
much as possible. The Junior League immediately came to mind, and I knew the two
organizations would work extremely well together.”
The mission of FFCDC is to be an organization that serves families who are not seeking
a “hand-out” but simply a “hand up”. All parents seeking assistance must be gainfully
employed, disabled or enrolled in school.While visiting the campuses and speaking with
some of the teachers, staff, and parents, it is apparent that the children are in a stable and
loving environment. Executive
Director Lorry Herdeen has been
with FFCDC for over 34 years.
When asked what keeps her at the
job for all this time, she said, “The
kids are addictive and I’m lucky to
have them.” Lorry is not the most
senior staffer. One teacher has been
there over 38 years, and most teachers
have 20 years of experience or more at
the centers. The FFCDC believes that
stability for the children is vital, thus
there is very little turnover among the
faculty members and administration.
Children at the centers are tracked
academically as they move from
elementary school, through middle
school , and even through high
school. Dr. Carole Warshaw of Lynn
University has been watching the
advancement rate for 9 years, and FF
has a 99% “move-up rate”. That is a
great achievement for children who
could have otherwise been lost in the system if they had not received the caring support
services from Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.
Besides renovating the infant center at the west campus, the JLBR members have also worked
on other projects. Director Lorry Herdeen says, “The things the JLBR members have done
has made it like Disney World.They transform something worn out into something beautiful.
They excel at everything they do.” Some of the projects that the JLBR has adopted include
painting and landscaping the playground area, renovating the teacher’s lounge, painting the
storage area, and creating a literacy area for the school-age children.
This year’s JLBR Florence Fuller committee has teamed up with the Literacy Coalition of
Palm Beach County to create Family Reading Nights. During these events, parents work
with a representative from the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County to learn effective
A Mother’s
Gratitude
The children that come to
the Florence Fuller Childcare
Centers receive lots of attention
and guidance. Yulieth Rodriguez,
a mom who has had two of her
sons involved at the West campus
attests to this. Yulieth’s 18 month
old son, Nicolas, is enjoying the
refurbished infant center that the
JLBR completed last year. Yulieth
loves going there every day and
seeing the beautiful murals that
JLBR member Jackie Reeves’
mother, Mary Delaney, painted,
and the clean environment the
beautiful nursery offers. Yulieth’s
older son Sebastian has moved
on to public school and Yulieth is
thrilled with all that he learned
while at FFCDC. Sebastian loves
to read and to listen to the stories
his mother reads to him. He
acquired his love of books from his
teachers and the books that have
been donated by JLBR members.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 11
Words can not express
how much the lovely women
of the Junior League
have held me up
and lifted my spirits.
When my husband passed away
last year, I was beyond despair.
The ladies of JLBR held out
their hands and hearts
to me getting me through
my darkest days.
I love you all and
can never thank you enough!
Natalie- a special thanks
to you for all you do,
not just for me but everyone.
With much love and gratitude-
Kerri White
reading skills to help improve
literacy in their own homes. While
parents are in training classes, JLBR
members look after their children,
read books and work on projects
related to their parents’ lesson. The
current committee has also created
a pen pal program between children
on the East and West campuses and
developed a storytelling/drama
program that has a very popular
and highly-qualified storyteller who
visits the campuses weekly. Perhaps
the largest undertaking that the
staff at FFCDC is thrilled about,
Carrie O’Day and Kari Soltys, Florence Fuller committee members
helping out at the Family Reading Night
is converting a dark and dreary
school room at the East campus
into a cheery, yellow class room with improved storage and new furniture. As committee
member Sara Ritzler said, “The room will provide the students a much more comfortable
and inviting atmosphere to encourage learning.”
The Florence Fuller Child Development Center and the JLBR are two terrific organizations
that have been working together to improve the lives of children and families. President
Kennedy said it best. Children are our best hope for the future and I believe that the love
and care that these children receive at the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers may
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March Mad Dash
The Jr. League of Boca
Raton’s inaugural March
Mad Dash was described by
children who attended the
event as “neat” and “really
fun!” The support from
Jr. League, the community
and the vendors made this
inaugural event a crowning
achievement for this year’s
provisional group. This
year’s provisional’s not only
organized and hosted this
day full of activities but
found themselves indulging
in them as well.
– Submitted by Nichole Kalil
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“Miracle”
THE
IN DELRAY BEACH
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By Dorothy MacDiarmid
N
estled in Delray Beach, the Milagro Center has been transforming the lives
of children and their families for over 10 years, through academic enrichment,
professional art instruction and successful one-on-one mentoring. The word
Milagro means “miracle” in Spanish, and the Milagro Center is truly a testament to its
name. Through intensive programs, the Milagro Center has created a unique arts-focused
curriculum that enables K-5th grade children to become self-confident, creative, and
expressive individuals.
The 40 children served at The Milagro Center are at great risk of educational hardship. All
of the children live below the poverty line and most live with families who typically speak
a language other than English at home. Without a place like the Milagro Center, most of
these children would otherwise have minimal or no supervision at home, particularly
during the critical after-school hours because their parents and guardians must work long
and unusual hours to make ends meet. The Center provides a safe haven for these children
and a place where they can get the specialized attention that they need to improve upon
their language skills and be competitive with their peers in school.
The Center sets itself apart from other after-school and summer programs with its
unique core program STARS (Scholarly Talented Artists Reaching Success). This program
Milagro kids on the new playground, donated by the
Junior League of Boca Raton.
incorporates specialty programs designed to meet a student’s holistic needs in his or her
physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development,
with positive role models. The Mentoring Program fosters nurturing
making them well-rounded, inspired and motivated to reach their
and supportive intergenerational relationships that are essential to
maximum potential.
building self-esteem in the students served. “Through the mentoring
• STARS Cultural Arts and STARS Academy provides art
relationship, at-risk children can come to see themselves as capable,
education in visual and performing arts
competent, and empowered problem-solvers who can construct their
• Rockin’ Readers and Aha! Math programs provide academic
own knowledge and successfully realize their learning goals,” says Gina
tutoring and intervention services
Genovese, the Director of Volunteer and Mentoring Services.
• Living Values is a values-based education program endorsed by
the United Nations and is taught to all students
Students attending these programs mature over the years and involve
• DIVA summer program is a comprehensive self-resiliency
themselves in more advanced and competitive activities that for some
program for girls entering middle school
eventually lead to college scholarships.The program offers the children
• Camp STARS a fun-filled theme-oriented camp with academic
options to stay off the streets, out of gangs, and away from drugs;
enrichment, art education and mentoring.
options to experience academic success, increase self expression,
creativity and independent thinking through art education and build
The Mentoring Miracles Program provides mentoring for students
positive self esteem through personal success. At Milagro they like to
enrolled in the STARS program. The program connects the youth
say, “We see the future in today’s STARS.”
2009-10 JLBR President Linda Gunn signed up for a DoneIn-A-Day (DIAD) in 2006 to read to some children at the
Milagro Center. Linda recalls, “The first thing I noticed
when I walked through the door was the spirit. There was
something different about the Milagro Center but I didn’t
know what it was - I really knew nothing about the place.
They paired me up with a 9 year-old boy and after reading
one book he was ready to go outside and play. As we walked
through the back door to the playground my heart sunk.
Mayor Woodie McDuffie with children from Milagro Center. The
City of Delray Beach showcased Milagro children’s art work
through out City Hall.
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life due to the gracious and dedicated people that are
involved at Milagro.”
The sentiment is echoed by everyone involved at
The Milagro Center.Their commitment to children
and families is captured in the happy faces of all
the children, who are reading better than ever,
selling their professional art in the community
and learning “live out loud” concepts such as love,
peace, respect and responsibility, values they learn
and experience at Milagro every day.
They had a swing set without swings. Some kids were playing basketball
using a milk crate tied to a tree (for a hoop) and there wasn’t any grass. I
had to choke back tears.This was not the way that kids were supposed to
play. They were all having fun, but I knew we could do better.”
With the Milagro Center looking to utilize its site as a “model” to
replicate in other areas of the state and country, this was the beginning
of a beautiful friendship between the JLBR and the Milagro Center.
Together they devised a plan to reorganize and revamp the interior
of the center’s facility to create a better space for the children. This
interior space would be packaged with the existing exterior playground,
garden and basketball court to create a working model for other future
Milagro Centers to emulate.
Over the next two years, with Linda serving as the Milagro committee
chair, the JLBR was able to provide:
• New basketball court and outdoor play equipment
• New mural, garden and ground cover
• Refreshed classrooms with new tables and wall divider
• Updated kitchen with new cabinets, sinks and flooring
At the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new playground, Linda
remembers the feeling of love from the children at Milagro, “They
made beautiful paper flowers and as I gave my speech about building
the playground, eight white birds flew overhead. It was if we had
planned to have them there. It just was a sign of the goodness, beauty
and purity of the children. I learned what was different about Milagro.
It is a place where miracles are made, just like its name.”
This past year was the last of the JLBR’s three-year commitment to Milagro.
A new bathroom for girls, new outdoor sink, storage and water fountain,
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program certification, as well as a
festive Holiday Party and Activities Day kept the JLBR ladies busy. 200910 committee chair Carla Zorovich observes, “The children of Milagro
exude a thrill for life and they appreciate the gifts that have been given to
them. They truly reflect upon what they are learning at Milagro, as seen
in their artwork and their behavior. Every time I am there, I get a warm
feeling, knowing that these children have a better chance of succeeding in
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Perhaps it’s best said by one of the Milagro
STARS, Jason, age nine. When asked, “Why do you come to the
Milagro Center?” He said, “It makes me a better person by inspiring
me to challenge myself. I am learning to create art that I never thought
I could make, work with famous artists and sell my own art right here
in my community.”
Join us in making this Miracle a beautiful place to educate our future
leaders. The Milagro Center: 340 SW 6th Ave. Delray Beach 33444
Phone: (561) 279-2970. l
Beyond these walls:
Community Outreach
The Milagro Center’s quest for excellence doesn’t just
stop at their doorstep; it extends into the community,
and flourishes through the relationships formed with
neighboring organizations and programs. Through the
Community Outreach Program, Milagro helps other
after-school programs offer arts programming by placing
our artist instructors at their facilities. The intention of
the Outreach Program is to form solid relationships and
open lines of communication with other organizations,
and to provide arts education to a greater number of
underserved children. Outreach art classes are generally
one day per week for an hour, and are free of charge
to the agencies and programs served. By partnering with
other agencies, they are able to deliver service to over
300 additional children besides those who attend the
Milagro Center. Additionally, the Milagro Center is visible
at numerous community events. Over 100 children and
their parents were involved in a community mural project
at Delray’s “Jazz on the Avenue” and 33 children took part
in a drum performance and painting project at the Delray
Beach Heritage Festival. Five Milagro student-artists have
been commissioned by the Boca Resort & Club to design
their company thank you cards. The Milagro Center is
committed to bridging gaps in underserved populations
and encouraging community awareness through the arts.
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CAPITOL
Idea!
How one of the smallest committees keeps JLBR
connected to our government and 24 other Leagues
By Dorothy MacDiarmid
What is a SPAC?
The Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
has been the advocacy arm of the Junior Leagues of Florida for nearly
40 years, monitoring the state legislative process, educating members
and taking action on public policy issues relevant to the JL mission.
SPAC is governed by our member Leagues. It is one of a dozen in the
country.
SPAC has actively advocated on behalf of significant issues such as
bicycle helmets for children under 16, the Environmental Growth
Management Act of 1995, the ‘911’ Emergency Medical System,
child abuse, domestic
violence,
juvenile
justice, and education.
The State of Florida
boasts
24
Junior
Leagues, with combined
membership of over
11,000
women.
Each Florida Junior
League that chooses
to participate in the
advocacy
process
sends delegates to
state meetings and
conferences throughout
the year to research
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and debate the issues of the day. Our advocacy efforts complete the
awesome process of JL work. When the League identifies a gap in
community services, the League fills that need with trained volunteers
and dollars with the plan that the projects are self sufficient in 3-5
years. It makes sense that we take care to ensure that government helps
or doesn’t hinder the effort when possible.
Who is SPAC?
JLBR’s commitment to SPAC has been particularly strong in recent
years. Our League hosted a successful 2007-08 Fall Conference
under the guidance of Public Issues & Advocacy chairs Jamie Sauer
and Kellie Mejia. Amy
Brand was the SPAC
Secretary/Treasurer
for two years (200608). I served as JL of
Florida SPAC Chair in
2008-2009 along with
another past president
pal, Kristin Calder,
who served as the first
Public Relations chair
for SPAC. And this year,
Majority
Leader
and
our
State
House
Representative
Adam
Hasner with the SPAC
delegation
in
House
chambers February 2008
Kirsten Stephenson took over the PR role on the SPAC board
joining me as I moved on to Sustaining Advisor to the board.
Kirsten has also been nominated to be the 2010-11 SPAC
Chair-elect.
How does SPAC work?
Junior Leagues across the state of Florida appoint a
representative(s) to attend three conferences throughout the
year. JLBR’s 2009-2010 SPAC delegate and chair of Pubic
Issues & Advocacy committee, Kirsten Stephenson explains,
“The first conference usually takes place in the summer. That is
where issues are presented. An example of such an issue would
be cyberbullying, which is one of SPAC’s top seven issues they
are tackling this year. After some discussion, a list of issues is produced and
each SPAC delegate returns to their League to gauge the level of support and
interest in these issues. This year we tried something new by measuring this
with an emailed survey. I was then able to attend Fall Conference confident I
was representing the true interests of the JLBR. After further education and
discussion, the group votes on the issues, and a final list of 3 to 10 issues,
depending on the year, is brought back to each league to be formally voted
upon.”
With a legislative agenda in place, it is the job of the Public Issues and Advocacy
committee to educate their League members, as well as the community and
local legislators with regards to these issues. SPAC meets again in February,
this time in Tallahassee. Our advocates visit with legislators while they are
still in committee meetings to remind them of Junior League’s commitment
to these issues. The Legislative session begins in March and ends in May.
Long time friend and mentor to SPAC, Jack Levine, an advocacy and strategy
consultant from Tallahassee says, “Responsible advocacy requires thoughtful
purpose, practical solutions and open conversation. Clear and consistent
communication with allies and adversaries alike sets the stage for progress.
Advocacy is the heartfelt expression of a wrong to be righted, with composure
and grace. An advocate’s power is in persuasive and persistent articulation
and the recruitment of others to the cause.”
“This is why once again training is so important. SPAC’s
three conferences give us the opportunity to learn
advocacy techniques, solidify our legislative agenda and
coordinate efforts with our sister Leagues. The process is
remarkably rewarding,” says Kirsten Stephenson.
Photos from top: 2009 Fall Conference Welcome; Kellie Mejia,
Amy Brand, State Senator Dave Aronberg and Kristin Calder at
a Legislative send-off January 2008; JLPB’s Beth Patterson, 20102011 SPAC chair Jamiee Pierce with Rep. Carl Domino; JLPB past
president Esther LaBovick, Kirsten Stephenson, Rep. Kendrick
Meeks and JLPB’s Jessica Pinsky
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What is JLBR doing
in our home district?
In the Public Issues & Advocacy (PIA) committee’s ongoing efforts
to educate JLBR members on the work of the committee, as well
as SPAC’s goals they’ve found our legislative agenda full of powerful
issues, which tug on the emotions of our members when fully
understood. Cindy Guerra, from the Attorney General’s office, spoke
at the March General Membership Meeting (GMM) about the growing
horrors of sexual predators online targeting our children (#6). Kirsten
Stephenson observed, “This was information that was quite difficult to
hear, but our goal was not to entertain but to educate and inform our
members. JLBR is an intelligent and sophisticated force, and we can
handle it.” This was followed by a speaker at the April GMM sharing a
firsthand account of the dangers of human trafficking.
2009-10 Legislative Agenda for
the Junior Leagues of Florida
SPAC
1. Continued funding for programs for
children aging out of the foster care
system
2. Gender specific mentoring program for
girls in the juvenile justice system under
the age of 18
3. Childhood Obesity
4. Legislation requiring children under the
age of 8 be placed in a booster seat while
riding in a car
In
addition
to
speakers, PIA has
5. Human trafficking
included information
6. Cybercrimes
in our League wide
e-newsletters, and is
7. Required funding to implement changes
currently discussing
to the Guardian Ad Litem program
the feasibility of an
informal drive for
Guardian ad Litem and
Attorney ad Litem volunteers (#7). PIA spoke at our first GMM explaining the SPAC process and
alerting member to the upcoming survey. In the fall the VCRC committee provided training sessions
to JLBR and the community (in which members of the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
were also in attendance) detailing the correct way to successfully advocate and communicate with
legislators.
This has been an excellent relationship-building year for PIA. Solid relationships have been
established with various elected officials, with SPAC delegates from other leagues, and with our
community partners. For example, PIA now attends advocacy
related meetings at the Boca Raton Historical Society, in the
attempt to strengthen advocacy efforts at a local level, in
addition to the state level.
With only days left in the 2010 legislative session we will wait
to see what happens with our ninth attempt at passage of a
booster seat law. Even with massive budget cuts, we remain
hopeful that our message combined with other foster care
providers is heard and funding is preserved for those children.
Whatever happens, SPAC will be back at the drawing board
this summer, crafting a fresh legislative agenda and building
on the relationships and lessons of this year. l
Photos: (above) Kirsten Stephenson with Rep. Nan Rich; (below)
Samantha Vassallo, JL of GFLL President Heather Moraitis, Kirsten
Stephenson, Senate President Jeff Atwater, Katie Leach (JLGFLL),
Dorothy MacDiarmid and Kristin Calder
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON
"Women building better communities”
WHO WE ARE
A group of women committed to improving the lives
of children and families in Boca Raton since 1971.
WHAT WE DO
Provide trained volunteers and funding
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for community agencies and partners.
March GMM at Old School Square
1. Emily Palmer, Shelley Mitchell and Ashley McGee
2. Lara Charno, Barbara Marsh, Karla Sordo and Katherine Regna
modeling the new JLBR aprons
3. Chocolate Decadence chairs Christy Stewart-Harfman and Melissa
Whelchel, with JLBR President Linda Gunn and Chair-Elect
Kimberly Winkler
4. Whitney Terry and Meghann Bowman
5. Harlee Ann Samuals, Meghan Shea, Gina Graves, Terri Williams
HOW WE DO IT
Proceeds from fundraising events and grants are
given back to the community.
OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
Total membership of more than 670 women. This year the
Junior League of Boca Raton’s members will provide more
than 35,000 volunteer hours and have goals to raise more
than $250,000 to support our mission and to help thousands
of women, children and families in South Palm Beach County
though our placements and collaborations.
OUR VISION
The Junior League of Boca Raton will provide resources,
knowledge and funding to the community though the training,
education and voluntarism of its members. The JLBR will be
proactive in developing collaborative partnerships to address
significant issues in South Florida and will improve the overall
quality of life through a legacy of trained volunteers.
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I am an
avid runner
I am
originally from
the Northeast
8%
36%
By
68% the
I prefer the
beach to the
mountains
I am a
stay-at-home
mom
12%
I earned
my bachelors
degree with
honors
I participate
in charitable
organizations
outside the JLBR
44% 16% 40%
I am
originally from
the South
I am a
patron of
the arts
I was
born
overseas
40%
12%
I prefer
Blackberry
over iPhone
32%
40%
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This April, the JLBR welcomed 44 women into the Provisional c
up to join our organization of professional volunteers. Over the
of the JLBR, all while fulfilling their rigorous volunteer requirem
accomplished and service-oriented. They are just as diverse as th
out a little bit more about our newest additions.
68%
56%
20%
I participated
in a sorority
in college
JLBR’s 2010 Pro
I love to
work out
regularly
I do
yoga
I speak
more than
one language
Num
Group picture (above): First Row- Laetitia Reino, Jennifer Wulkan, Je
Marcus, Cara Mantovani, Christine Rothenberg; Second Row- Jod
Norcio, Krista Jugs, Nicole Caravella, Linda Gove, Sharon Batte, A
McGee, Lauren Gatz, Addie Dissick, Amy Braun, Monique Shide, Em
Kathy Bradley, Stefanie Moon, Jessica Osman, Christine Stiller, She
Baumel, Francine Beckerman, Laura Coleman, Jennifer Ekstrand,
Britney Hodson, Anna Lee, Mary Jo Metzger, Nicole Morello, Kavita
Wooddell. Clockwise from upper left: Jennifer Wulkan, Laetitia Rein
Nikki Hirsch and Alexis Burden; Nicole Caravella and Nikki Mart
Ashley McGee, Shelley Mitchell, and Jessica Osman; Ashley McGee
I am a
vegetarian
I prefer the
mountains to
the beach
16%
8%
I consider
myself to be
eco-conscious
36%
I am a
wine
enthusiast
52%
I am a
cat lover
28%
mbers
rovisional Class
20%
I have a
bachelor’s
degree
80%
by Barbara Trevino Chester
class of 2010. Each year in September, eager new candidates sign
e next nine months, they learn about the mission and structure
ments and getting to know each other. These women are driven,
hey are alike, in many ways. In a fun computer survey, we found
I am a
sales
professional
28%
I prefer
iPhone over
Blackberry
I am an
artist
28%
I am an
avid golfer
8%
I am a
business
owner
36%
I have a
Facebook
page
92%
ennifer Brackett, Nikki Hirsch, Nikki Martino, Kristy Wexler, Samantha
di Spindel-Levinson, Linda Gunn (President), Andrea Drasites, Jessica
Alexis Burden Joanna Drowos; Third Row- Melissa Nisivoccia, Ashley
mily Palmer, Nichole Kalil, Tracy Sussman, Sandra Gagic, Aimee Hilton,
elley Mitchell; Not Pictured: Kathleen Alvarez, Jennifer Barner, Alexis
, Rachel Fernandez, Sativa Ganesh, Jessica Greenshner, Lisa Hanes,
a Sahai, Julie Smith, Dawn Snyder, Natalya Starr, Michelle Tosto, Leslie
no, Monique Shide, Jennifer Brackett, Jennifer Barner, and Linda Gunn;
tino; Sandra Gagic, Kathy Bradley and Nichole Kalil; Stefanie Moon,
e and Lauren Gatz.
I am a
dog lover
I love to
cook
64%
60%
I am a
world
traveler
I am a
published
author
48%
4%
I participated
in varsity
college sports
8%
I am a
horseback
rider
20%
I have
children
28%
I am
left-handed
16%
I have a
postgraduate
degree
24%
I was
born in
Florida
28%
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sustai
I
hate to have to say goodbye for the summer, but I must. Many of you are leaving us to go
where it is not 90 degrees every day for the next three or four months. I cannot figure out
why you would want to leave sunny Florida, but so be it. As long as you have your computers
with you so that we can continue to send really silly emails it will be okay. We can keep in touch about
important items such as where we went to dinner or how many pounds we have lost (and regained)
or how much a new face lift will cost. I digress. We will come back next fall all refreshed and ready
for another exciting Sustainer year.
WINE TASTING: Dale Workman and her husband, Jim, put on
probably the best party we have had in a long time. Now I have only been attending these events
for a few years so excuse me if I have insulted previous hostesses. Dale and Jim provided a very
informal wine tasting from their own collection of wines, along with the most amazing array of
appetizers that included huge chunks of Italian cheeses, antipasto, hot and cold scrumptious bites,
and a complete dinner of hot pasta, cold pasta, tender steak bits and more. To top it all off, they
baked homemade pizzas in their wood burning piazza oven. We collected $60.00 per couple,
which added up to $1,045. This entire amount will be donated to Boca Helping Hands. How’s
that for a nice gesture on Dale and Jim’s part? We cannot thank them enough for their hard work
which they made look effortless.
BOCA HELPING HANDS: We have completed our second year in
association with Boca Helping Hands.We have created a new auxiliary board called Heart and Spirit with Patty
Damron serving as president. Peggy Jones is the membership chair. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren is board liaison
and I am the secretary.This group runs all of the extra events; such as feeding 600 at theWayne Barton center
for a Christmas dinner, running the Monopoly Event (which is the biggest fund raiser), Bowling for Bread,
etc.We welcome both JLBR members and non- League members to join us. Call Peggy or myself if you have
any interest. As I mentioned above, we will give them the entire $1,045 from the wine tasting plus we have
$1900 from our two Old Bag luncheons. I would like to make it an even $2500, leaving a bit in our kitty, if you
all agree. Let me know by email.Then again, you can send me more checks and we’ll make it $3000. I don’t
mean to be pushy, but this has become a very important cause to me.
SPRING FLING: MAY 5th: 6:00PM-8:00PM. Jayne Malfitano has
gift shop
www.peachtreepaperie.com
Christen Chandler, Owner
(Member of JL Atlanta and
cousin of Dorothy MacDiarmid)
10% DISCOUNT
FOR JLBR MEMBERS
ENTER CODE “DCJLBR”
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generously offered to host our final event. Come casually or come in work clothes, bring an
appetizer or a bottle of wine, and bring your happiest personality. Jayne’s home is right on the
Intracoastal, so you can sip wine, feel the breeze blowing and have a peaceful chat with friends.
LuAnn Warner- Prokos started these casual night gatherings a few years ago. She wanted us to be
able to just relax and enjoy, and that is certainly the way these evenings have worked. Join us for
our last fling of the year. *Note new address below.
Enough said. Once again I threatened to end my reign of “terror” but no one would take over so unless
one of you steps up, you are stuck with me for one more year. The Bridge is down to four issues next
iner scoop
by Lou Ann SUch
year, so READ JLBR EMAILS!* Thank you for persevering with me these many years. Look
for a new and even more exciting Sustainer year beginning next fall. HAPPY SUMMER! l
THANK YOUS
Last year I was being nice to the Bridge editor who tears her hair out trying
to fit my entire babbling article by not naming all of those ladies who help put
together our many adventures, but this year I must name the hard workers
in our group.
First, to my co chair, HELEN BALLERANO for always being there to back
me up. Also, in that group are MARY LAVALLE and ROBIN PHILPIT who are
‘in the know’ about the inner workings of the JLBR. LINDA DONOGHUE,
too, was there for me to bounce ideas off and to read my silly Scoops and
change them as necessary.
DENISE ALMAN has been our recording secretary, sending out cards as
necessary to Sustainers as needed. (If more of you would let me know, she
could be sending out Congratulation cards to new grandmas.)
We only had a few new transfer Sustainers this year, and PAT MALONEY,
LINDA MCELWEE and CHARLOTTE SPOONER welcomed all of them.
We started out with our Fall Evening Fling happily held by
CINDY KRESBACH.
Our fall “Old Bags” luncheon was more than ably run by LINDA ECKELSON,
JUANA FRANKLIN, SUE WICKER AND MARY SCHALL.
The spring luncheon was bigger and better than ever with SUE DIENER,
SHELIA AUCAMP and TAMI CONSTANTINE.
Thank you, too, to JAYNE MALFITANO for hosting us for the Spring
Evening Fling.
We have the usual interest groups plus a couple of new ideas. Our four book
groups are capably run by ANDREA KORNBLUE, LISA MORGAN, CATHY
HANSON, LUCILLE GIOIA AND LUANN WARNER-PROKOS. Bridge
groups are headed by ELLY ROLF AND JACKIE JOHNSON. LUCILLE GIOIA
also planned to dinner group events. BARBARA O’CONNELL organized
our museum outing and lunch afterwards.
CYNTHIA BROWN coordinated our Boca Festival Night while LISA
MORGAN presented us with another jolly Ginger Bread House decorating
treat. Our new outing, a trip to the Bonnet House was planned by LINDA
DONOGHUE and MARY LADD COPE. We have a new Scrabble Club
put together by LINDA MCELWEE and a new Breakfast Club headed by
KRISTEN VIETZ. LIZ LOCKE gave us another great lecture on the Internet
ins and outs. Finally I will again mention DALE WORKMAN who knows how
to throw a party complete with wine tasting. THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!
maY
EVENTS:
SPRING FLING: Wednesday, May
5th, 6:00PM – 8:00PM Hostess: Jayne
Malfitano. Bring a bottle of wine or an
appetizer and enjoy Jayne’s home on the
Intracoastal. Note: New address- 1120
Royal Palm Way – MUST RSVP to Jayne
– 347-0940 or ckmalfitan@aol.com
DAY BRIDGE: May 7th,
Hostess – Connie Lee
NIGHT BRIDGE: May 18th,
Hostess – Rita Head
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER:
Tuesday, May 11th at The Delray Beach
Club on the ocean. A photographer
will be there to take pictures for your
membership directory if you don’t have
a picture or don’t like your picture. Also
go because it is fun! 6PM cocktails, 7PM
dinner meeting.
BOOK GROUP I: Sunday/Monday May
2nd /3rd Trip to St Petersburg –The Don
CeSar Catching Genius by Kristy Kiernan
BOOK GROUP II: Thursday, May 13th
In Arabian Nights by Tahir Shah.
Hostess: Michelle Broadfoot
BOOK GROUP III: Thursday, May
13th The Devil in the Junior League by
Linda Francis Lee Hostess: Lucille Gioia
NIGHT BOOK GROUP: Monday, May
3rd The Help by Kathryn Stockett
SCRABBLE CLUB: Call Linda McElwee
241-1877 who will continue to organize the
group through out the summer months.
(Cut this calendar out of the page and keep
on your refrigerator as a reminder!)
*Please share your email information with sustainer friends who do not use a computer.
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April GMM at the Boca Raton Marriott
1. Marion Godin and Jade Fink at the Kids
in the Kitchen table
2. Barbara Trevino Chester, the JLBR’s
March Member of the Month, Lisa Miller
and JLBR President Linda Gunn
3. Katie Brown, winner of the Best
Pageant attire
4. Linda Gunn and AJLI trainer Vicky Clark
5. David Jones presents Copper Canyon
check to JLBR President Linda Gunn
Savor the Moment cooking demonstration
1
at Bloomingdales
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6. Stephanie Miskew and Mary Lavalle
7. Laura Stoltz, Stephanie Miskew and
Wanda Harroldf
8. Greta Gillis and daughter, Kendall
Savor the Moment Cookbook Dinner Parties
9. Stephanie Miskew & Caroline Angstadt
10. Scott & Janie-Lyn McCleneghen
11. Reagan Such and Toasted Coconut Cake
12. Junior League Girls at the Miskew House!
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13. Reagan Such, Carrie Miller, Stephanie
Miskew, Britt Trinley
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A special thanks to Stephanie
Miskew for her hard work,dedication
and enthusiasm in promoting Savor the
Moment and the upcoming 10th
Anniversary
with
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and for coordinating the cooking
demonstration at Bloomingdale’s and
the spring dinner parties.
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With appreciation,The 2009-10 Savor
the Moment committee
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 27
2010 JLBR Go
The Junior League
of Boca Raton
Golf Classic committee would
like to thank our sponsors for
their generous support.
Major Sponsors
Anonymous
La Croix
Putting Contest Sponsor
The North Broward Preparatory School
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Tee Sponsors
Anonymous
Paul and Kathy Adkins
Pete Austin
Adam Balkan
M. Campbell
Larry Eaton
Florida Bracing Centers, Inc.
Bernard and Sylvie Godin
Habitat for Humanity – Gina Graves
La Croix
Lighthouse List Company
Les and Victoria Matthews
Osborne & Osborne, P.A.
Marty and Lisa Pechter
Karl and Gelb Periodontics
The North Broward Preparatory School
Pompano Ford Lincoln Mercury
Barry Rubin
Dick and Barbara Schmidt
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Friends of JLBR
Bob and Diane Bok
Katie Brown
Nicole Caravella
Kelly Carson
Barbara Chester
Shalise DeMott
Vanessa Diaz
Alexandra Drpic
Renee Duryee
Heather Eastham
Rebecca Elman
Shane Gallo
Marya Gill
Diane Goetz-Secore
Jennifer Harper
Pam Hillenbrand
Lisa Jackson
Aaron Jones
Nichole Kalil
Florence Kizza
David and Susan Kreisman
Alicia Laufer
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Marianne Levy
Kristy Lopez
Valorie Loomer
Gisela Martinez
Victoria Matthews
Crystal McMillan
Lisa Miller
Lisa Moss
Jeanne Nolan
Beth and Brad Osborne
Anna Parrott
Jacqueline Reeves
Jaime Rosemurgy
Michelle Ruff
Meghan Shea
L. Ryan
Whitney Terry
Tina Towery
Jenny Wicker
Terri Williams
C. Wilson
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1st place Winners
2nd place Winn
Les Matthews
Brian Predmest
Alan Goldberg
Mike Limback
Fernando Carde
Adam Wesley
Rob Magliozz
Jesse Fortgan
olf Classic
Gift-in-Kind Sponsors
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4th Generation Food
Market
Adams Golf
A. Rossi Salon
Bacardi
Barbara Katz/Suite 602
Bass Pro Shop
Beehive Fitness
Bennington Tobacconist
Blue Fin
BoatU.S. Towing Services
Bob Glickman
Boca Raton Florist
Bogarts
Bolle Sunglasses – PJ
Nardy
Boomers
Boston’s on the Beach/
Upperdeck
Boxgroove
Bridgestone Golf
Broken Sound Club
Butterfly World
Callaway - Kerry Kenna
Caruso Dancesport
Chocolates by Mr. Roberts
City Fish Market
Cleveland Golf - Mike
Zerfa
Crane’s Beach House
Croissant’licious
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Cucina Mio
Danielle Garrard
Dean and Israel Dentistry
Deer Creek Golf Club
Deerfield Country Club
Don Law Golf
Improvement Center
Double Eagle Distributing
DryCleaning USA
Dubliner
Dunkin Donuts – Boca
Raton
East Boca Pilates
Edwin Watts
Elite Island Resorts
Caribbean
ESPN760 Radio
Fleet Feet
Evolution Rod Company
Fleet Feet
Footjoy
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Gambler Baits
Golfsmith Golf & Tennis
Grey Goose
Hilton
Hooters – Boca Raton
International Game Fish
Association
Island Water Sports
JB’s on the Beach
JC Jewelers and Engravers
Juice & Java
Golf Committee
URNAMENT
WINNERS
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3rd place Winners
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Linda Gunn
Tim Bice
Rick Long
John Farrell
Longest Drive
Winners
Karen Varner
Rob Magliozzi
Closest to the Pin
Adam Wesley
Putting Contest
Winners
Paul Asam
Margaret Watson
Victoria Matthews
Marya Gill
Shalise DeMott
Vanessa Diaz
Kelly Carson
Jenny Wicker
Heather Eastham
Kelly Carson
LA Fitness
Lifetime Fitness
Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly’s Restaurant
Lisa Todd Boutique
Martino Tires
Max’s Grille
McKee Botanical Gardens
Melting Pot
Miami Metro Zoo
Mizuno - Mark Peterson
Jack Nicklaus
Ocean’s 234
Beth and Brad Osbourne
Palm Beach Bagel
Palm Beach Golf Center
Palm Beach Zoo
PetLover Central
Periu Chiropractic
Planet Fitness
Publix
Rife Putters
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
and Casino
Shadys
Sindledecker Dentistry, PA
SkyHawke Technologies
Sonny’s Gelato
South Seas Island Resort
Spa950
Dr. Zarina Staller
Stepping Out Shoes
Stonebridge Golf &
Country Club
Sundog Eyewear
Swank Specialty Produce
Swisher
Target
Tipsy’s Salon, Spa &
Lounge
Title Run Sports Drink
Tofisi
Trulucks
Uncle Julio’s
Vero Beach Hotel and Spa
Villa Rosano
Viscaya Museum &
Gardens
The Honorable Susan
Whelchel
WPTV Channel 5
Shane Gallo
Kristy Lopez
Alexandra Drpic
Jennifer Harper
Sustaining Advisers:
Beth Osborne
Jeanne Nolan
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON 29
The JLBR supports our community in many ways.
Our largest focus is through our community project committees who
are dedicated to giving time and resources to specific community
projects for the year. Another important way JLBR improves the
lives of women and children in our community includes a granting
arm, the Community Support Fund. This small committee seeks
applications from local nonprofits which need a grant for a specific
project or cause. If they meet specific guidelines, JLBR may grant
them up to $2500. This year we have donated $17,550 through
our Community Support Fund. In this economy where funds are
scarce, we fill a necessary void and help these organizations
fulfill an essential need. If you know of an organization in need of
financial support, the application is on our website, www.jlbr.org.
JLBR’s
Community
Support Fund
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This year, the JLBR has given a
Community Support Fund grant
to the following organizations.
Independence Heights
C.R.O.S. Ministries
Treasure Box Project, Inc.
Boca Raton Community
High School
Soccer Association of Boca Raton
Spanish River High School
Youth Orchestra
of Palm Beach County
Angel Flight Southeast
Literacy Coalition
of Palm Beach County
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation
Sunflower Creative Arts, Inc.
Palm Beach County
Heart Gallery of FL
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
Women & Wishes, Inc.
Verde Elementary School
Boca Helping Hands
YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Horses and the Handicapped
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We graciously thank the patrons of
t he bridge
for their continued support!
Lillian Clarke
Shannon Moriarity
Tamra Constantine
John & Lisa Mulhall
Sue & Ed Diener
Laurel Murray-Boynton
Linda Donoghue
Marion Norton-Miller
Peter & Suzie Donovan
Denise & Robert
O’Sullivan
Elysa & Scott Elk
Toni Gianfortuno
Linda Gunn
Gayl Hackett
Lisa Harmer
Jillian Hasner
Karl & Dorothy Preusse
Carole Putman
Mary Redman
Michelle & Bob Rubin
Peggy & Stephen Ruzika
Jamie Snyder
Chris & Forrest
Heathcott
Laura Stoltz
Fabiola Hooker
Roger & Lou Ann Such
Amy Kazma
Reagan Such
Debora & Ward Kellogg
Edward & Kate Toomey
Michael & Cindy
Krebsbach
Wendy Kulberg
Brenda Lusher
Janice Middlebrook
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Samantha Vassallo
LuAnn Warner-Prokos
Dr. Michele Weizer
Cathy Younis
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